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Parks Talks New Surfing Beaches, Concessions & More

By Katie McFadden

After more than a year of discussions and deliberation, the Parks Department revealed their plans for new surfing beach locations at a recent Parks & Public Safety meeting for Community Board 14.

Parks’ Rockaway Administrator Portia Dyrenforth was on hand to announce Parks’ surfing beach locations for summer 2016 at the February 18 meeting. “We heard loud and clear that there’s a need to expand surfing, but we also heard loud and clear that there’s a need for more swimming. We carefully considered all suggestions,” she said, before summarizing the changes.

The surfing beach from Beach 87th to 91st will remain the same. A brand new location will be at Beach 110th to 111th street. The Beach 67th to 69th

location will be moved and expanded to Beach 68th to 71st.

This area will be the only area where the three surf schools can operate. Parks is working out a schedule with the surf schools so that all three schools aren’t in the water at the same time. A proposed surfing location at Beach 114th to Beach 115th was denied despite strong community support, as the lifeguards determined it would be unsafe to close this area off from swimming since there is overcrowding on neighboring Beach 116th Street. Another big change was in regard to swimming. The area from Beach 57th to Beach 67th has long been closed, but with the development of Arverne by the Sea, residents demanded to use their beaches. The Arverne homeowners associations had come to a compromise to alternate some of those beach-

es as swimming and surfing, but Parks announced that all of these beaches will be designated as swimming beaches.

A surfer was disappointed by the changes, saying that by designating the Arverne beaches as swimming only, Parks was taking away space that the surfers used while those beaches were closed. “For the past couple years, people have been surfing there, allowing the crowd to spread out. What you’re doing now is taking all those surfing blocks and putting them where the surf schools are and giving us an extra block on 110th, which isn’t a good area.

The best waves are where the jetties are and you’re taking them away from surfers. I think crowds are going to be worse as a result,” the surfer said.

Dyrenforth responded saying, “We can see how the summer goes and revisit in September.”

The committee made a motion to accept the changes as is and discuss them again after the summer.

Another big issue that was discussed was this summer’s concessions, which will see a few additions. Deputy Director of Concessions, Alexander Han said that the plans are not finalized, but gave a basic rundown of what’s to come.

The existing concessions at Beach 17th Street, Beach 67th, Beach 86th, Beach 97th and Beach 106th will remain. The Dredsurfer concessionaire, Charles Jacobs, will sublicense an ice cream truck along Seagirt Boulevard and is looking for other mobile food vendors to operate around Beach 32nd Street. In the areas from Beach 59th to Beach 69th, Lola Star is trying to start a chair and

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Mile High Madness We all have subway stories. And if you don’t, then you haven’t traveled underground. But I’m starting to think just as many people have airplane stories. After last week’s rant, I heard from several people who basically wanted to be Air Marshals just so they could shoot someone.

But rage aside, I think icky-gross behavior is in its own league. People think nothing of bringing full course meals onboard. And most

of these same people chew just so they can heard in every row.

It’s kinda funny to think they used to have smoking sections on airplanes as if the smoke was going to stay in one place. But a chewing section might make sense. Farm animals to the rear, please.

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Some time into the flight it started leaking. And leaking on him.

Imagine the plane is dark and you’ve tuned into a James Bond movie or whatever the airline was showing when a drop hits you. It’s dark so you’re not sure if you’re imagining something. And then a steady drip hits you in the face and splashes your clothes. You call for help. But the flight is full. There are no spare seats and now you smell like chow mein. Talk about Chinese torture‌. The flight attendant grabbed the leaking mess but not before my brother wondered if a couple of cats were gonna jump out of the bag. It looked like a bag of Chinese from a place behind a bulletproof window, so you’re never sure what might jump out.

On another note, while in Colombia, I got an email from a friend who had an idea for a column. Basically, with all the Brooklyn people who’ve moved to Rockaway he wanted to write something for the ex-pats now living here. Great idea,

Page 5 I said but let me warn you writing a column ain’t easy.

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Now according to a DNAInfo report by Katie Honan, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking yet another program in order to renovate over 1,400 apartments as part of a public-private partnership plan. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) â&#x20AC;&#x153;in order to give public housing authorities (PHAs) a powerful tool to preserve and improve public housing properties and address the $26 billion dollar nationwide backlog of deferred maintenance,â&#x20AC;? according to the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. The DNAInfo article states that the cost for renovations at Ocean Bay will be around $174 million.

As part of RAD, the apartments being renovated at Ocean Bay will be moved over to the federal Section 8 program while NYCHA will still own the buildings. Among the renovations that will take place are roof improvements, boiler replacement, kitchen upgrades, and safety measures. Private developers that are selected (from an offering issued last week) to complete the renovations must hire and train NYCHA residents and maintain constant contact with locals about what projects are going on.

This is not the first time NYCHA has attempted to improve the complex. In 1998, former Representative Floyd Flake secured $47.7 million in Hope VI grants (another HUD program) for the Edgemere houses and a further $20 million for the Arverne houses (the two complexes are now combined in to one, called Ocean Bay). Just a few years later, in 2002, the NYCHA Journal stated â&#x20AC;&#x153;A total of $217 million is planned for the revival of

this Rockaways area by virtue of HOPE VI Revitalizationâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Of this total, $138 million dollars will be spent on Arverne and Edgemere Houses themselves, including apartment modernization, facade upgrading, new community facilities, and site and landscaping improvements.â&#x20AC;?

The journal piece stated that 100% of apartments were scheduled to be renovated as part of the Hope VI program. In October 2003 NYCHA held a â&#x20AC;&#x153;celebrationâ&#x20AC;? to announce that Phase 1 of the project was complete. Phase II was intended to â&#x20AC;&#x153;focus on the installation of a state-of-the-art security system, facade improvements, new entrances and a program to encourage resident homeownership,â&#x20AC;? according to another Housing Journal article.

Furthermore the NYCHA website states that further work was done in 2011 to improve roofing and building facades, despite the current plans to renovate those once again as part of the RAD program. According to a 2015 document sent to the Rockaway Times by NYCHA, the Hope VI grants were used for improvements that included â&#x20AC;&#x153;restoration of brick facades, conversion of exterior terraces to private balconies, construction of new egress for highrise buildings via two new stair towers, enclosure of ground floor lobbies, [and] landscaping of development grounds.â&#x20AC;?

A spokesperson for the agency stated that they were still trying to get more information about how specifically the grant money was spent but that â&#x20AC;&#x153;it appears the [program] was closed a year or two ago.â&#x20AC;? No further information was provided by press time.

Residents of the complex have long complained about the state of the buildings despite the hundreds of millions of dollars spent

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An RFP (Request for Proposals) for developers was issued last week and is part of NextGeneration NYCHA, the city agency's 10 years strategic plan.Â

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***** Déjà vu all over again. The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is seeking private developers to help overhaul the Edgemere Houses aka Ocean Bay aka troubled housing projects. It’s going to take some $174 million to spiff up some 1,400 apartments in this private-public partnership.

The announcement seemed familiar. With just a little Googling we came upon an article from 1998 when Floyd Flake was repping the area and helped steer millions of Hope VI money toward the Edgemere Houses. And then in 2002 the place got its new name Ocean Bay and gobs more money.

The Housing Authority, in its own publication wrote: “A total of $217 million is planned for the revival of this Rockaways area by virtue of HOPE VI Revitalization. Of this total, $138 million dollars will be spent on Arverne and Edgemere

Houses themselves, including apartment modernization, facade upgrading, new community facilities, and site and landscaping improvements.” The report said 100 percent of the apartments “are being renovated.” Computer models showed residents how wonderful the place would soon be. How’d that work out? Oh, the headline hailed “Rockaway’s Transformation.” ***** We’ve got some fast feet in Rockaway. Kerri Gallagher, a world-class runner set a personal record at the Millrose Games last week with a 4:26 in the Wanamaker Mile. Alex Goldberg, a neighbor of Kerri’s on Beach 134th, was part of a winning relay team from Molloy High School. ***** The Poseidon Prom is Saturday night at the Knights. The event will help fund some of the costs associated with the fantastic Poseidon’s Parade to be held sometime after the summer crowds melt away.

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***** Can you believe it? The unofficial kickoff of spring is the parade, which is next Saturday, March 5.

And with the Rockaway St. Patrick’s Parade coming, so is the question: will the Mayor show? Last year, Mayor de Blasio pulled a Rosie Ruiz and jumped in the middle of the parade as he conveniently slipped in at Beach 117th Street. We’ll see if pulling a Rosie is part of his plan.

For those of you too young to remember, Rosie Ruiz was declared winner of the 1980 Boston Marathon. But it was soon discovered she jumped into the race with just a few miles to go. ***** The Rockaway Rugby Clubs holds a fundraiser each Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day. The big tent event, featuring Shilelagh Law and others, has a new home this year. The festivities will be at Riis Park, Bay 9. It’s a 21+ crowd. ***** You guys are the best. We asked people on our email list (we email the entire paper each week) to re-subscribe and we got more than 800 in the first 24 hours! You can get the full paper emailed weekly (hello

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Dyrenforth said there are plans to add more benches to the new boardwalk. Delicia Davis of Partnership for Parks spoke about the Community Parks Initiative and some of the developments at locations such at Conch Playground, Rockaway Community Park and Grassmere Playground. The issue of the staircase planned for the end of the boardwalk at the west end of Beach 126th Street was discussed, with Parks saying there will no longer be a staircase, but just a vehicle access ramp on the east end, but final design sketches for the plan are still being produced. The recreation area next to Goldie Maple Academy on Beach 57th Street was addressed. Councilman Donovan Richards allocated $3 million to reconstruct the area with new tennis courts, volleyball courts and playground and fitness equipment. An inspection found that some of the new elements were nonstandard. The issues will be addressed and there are hopes to open it by the spring.

Continued from page 3 umbrella rental concession around Beach 60th and a merchandise cart around Beach 68th. A mobile food truck may also be added to the area. In the area from Beach 86th to Beach 109th, the current concessions will continue as normally. Lola Star will also have a merchandise truck in this area. One of the biggest additions will be Lola Star’s Dreamland Roller Disco. On Saturday nights, Lola will have a roller-skate rental truck by the Beach 108th Street hockey rink for open skate sessions, but the details are still being finalized.

Another issue that was briefly touched upon was the new skate park that is planned to replace the temporary one.

Skaters say that Parks’ current plan for the park creates a dangerous situation. The committee made a motion to ask Parks to revisit the design and come up with safer alternatives.

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Poseidonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parade came to life last September after months of planning by Brouder, Katie Honan, Portia Dyrenforth and Dolores Orr. Inspired by Coney Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early summer Mermaid Parade, Poseidonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parade featured creative floats, costumes and more as it made its way

along a portion of the new boardwalk. The event was followed by an award ceremony and an after party for families. Brouder hopes that with the funds raised at Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prom, the parade and after party can be even bigger. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to organize more activities for kids in our Under the Sea lounge, maybe get some live music for the event, and this fundraiser will help that,â&#x20AC;? Brouder said.

While this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade is still pretty far away, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never a bad time to start preparing and the winter slump is the perfect opportunity to keep the momentum of the successful summer event going. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having the prom in February because this month is usually the worst. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cold and we want to have fun.

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Poseidonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prom is expected to be as fun and festive as the parade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On Saturday, Prom guests can expect the Knights of Columbus to be transformed into

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want people to be creative and have fun. We encourage fun costumes and outfits but we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn people away for dressing like they would any other day!â&#x20AC;? Tickets are $40 and can be purchased in advance at http://poseidonsprom.brownpapertickets.com/ or at the door, but guests are encouraged to get their tickets early.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Still Missing the Point!

If you are not aware, on February 18, 2016 the NYC Parks Department announced that surfing would no longer be allowed between Beach 60th Beach 67th during the summer season. Effective June 1st, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., surfing will be constrained to the areas between the 68-71st, the regular main jetty at 90th, and a new surfing beach at 110-111th Streets.

While we’re enthusiastic about the additional beach at 110-111th, everything else has been thrown into akimbo. De-

spite adding one additional block to the “surfing school” zone and moving it up from 67th to 68th, they are messing now with the livelihoods of those who own the schools and have been operating there for well over a decade. Surfing schools will only be able to operate at those locations, and they will have to stagger their schedules so all three surfing schools aren’t giving lessons at the same time. When this “schedule” gets released, it will be pretty interesting to hear the resentment to this new action.

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What is still at fault here is that it’s imperative for the safety of surfers and swimmers alike to add designated surfing beaches all along the peninsula. Surfers have been instrumental all up and down the peninsula in saving swimmers in the “off ” hours of lifeguards and even when they are on duty. In the 60s, where the waves there are different to the 90s and 100s, they provide a great arena for surfer residents who live in that particular area, mostly to get away from the heinous crowded surfing beach in the 90s. With Parks expanding over 12 blocks for swimming in that area now, it is unjust and unfair that they cannot allow a two-block area for surfers.

Even in the joint proposal to CB14 and the Parks Dept. by The Dunes at Arverne by the Sea (Beach 62nd – Beach 67th Streets) and Water’s Edge Condominiums at Arverne (Beach 59th – Beach 62nd Streets), the goal was to provide recreational access to the ocean within the western portion of the Arv-

The Rockaway Times erne for both swimming and surfing.

“The following proposal is an inclusive compromise to accommodate recreational swimming and recreational surfing interests, and reflects the majority opinion of residents at Water’s Edge and The Dunes at ABTS. We are asking for a letter of support for this proposal from Community Board 14 to be sent to the Parks Department.”

Chris Tedesco from Water’s Edge and Bill Zlata from The Dunes even walked the area with the Parks Dept. First Deputy Commissioner Liam Kavanagh in advance of their proposal, to show the delineation of the subway stops correlating to where they will make their recommendations.

Clearly their recommendations, which were also ratified by their constituents, fell on complete deaf ears. Here’s what they proposed and they were convinced this would get passed:

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

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Where’s the Boat?

EDC Gets Ferry Feedback

By Katie McFadden

“We want to see the boat,” Joe Hartigan exclaimed at Monday’s Rockaway Ferry Committee meeting with the Economic Development Corporation. The meeting, organized by Councilman Eric Ulrich’s office was packed, as it was expected that the EDC would announce the chosen operator of the citywide ferry service. The EDC representatives did not provide much new information, but they heard a lot of feedback from residents.

About 50 people gathered at Peninsula Library on Monday night to discuss the future of the Rockaway ferry, which is supposed to take off in 2017.

EDC’s Justine Johnson and Alex Brady were on hand to provide information and accept feedback. The meet-

ing followed the release of a Crain’s article claiming that a source close to the operator selection process said the EDC chose outsider Hornblower Cruises. The report claimed that Hornblower doesn’t have time to build the boats it needs for the 2017 launch, but the EDC’s contract will allow them to rent boats initially.

When asked directly about the report, the representatives would not confirm it, only saying, “we’re still in the procurement process. We’re in the final stages and have not announced a final operator yet.” An official announcement is expected soon, as the EDC’s ferry timeline said an operator would be chosen

by Winter 2015/2016. Ferry activist Hartigan demanded that the EDC allow residents to see the boat and provide a demo run before any contract

is signed. “Would you lease a car without trying it first?” he said.

Attendees brought up several other concerns throughout the meeting. One of the major concerns is the suggested start time for the citywide ferry service. The EDC’s RFP requires the operator to start the daily service at 6:30 a.m. and end at 10 p.m. Many brought up the fact that several trade workers have very early starts in Manhattan and the 6:30 a.m. start time would be too late. The representatives responded saying, “If the operator wanted to go beyond the schedule, they’re more than welcome, but we set that frame within the RFP. Once we have an operator on board, we’ll inform them about what we heard from the community, but we can’t make them follow a different schedule.”

Resident Noreen Ellis said that by limiting the schedule in the RFP, the EDC did not take the distance of Rockaway to Manhattan into consideration. “When you developed the RFP, you grouped us with people who have shorter time spans to get to Manhattan. Astoria is only 15 minutes away.

For Rockaway, it’s an hour.

What works for them, doesn’t work for Rockaway. Any operator that gets elected doesn’t have to tweak the schedule and you made the error of not considering the longer commute time for Rockaway,” Ellis said.

Ellis also brought up the $8 million New York Rising money, which has been earmarked for the ferry. She urged the EDC and local politicians to make sure that money is used

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The Lazer Speaks

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THE SOURCE

On a recent trip I met some people who turned me on to a great book, The Source by James Michener. I had read Michener’s The Drifters a long time ago and remembered it as one of my favorites, eventually turning on my little mermaid to the book, who still

displays it on her bookshelf.

The Source, written in 1965, tells the story of Judaism through the millennia using the clever device of storytelling through archeologists’ eyes at a dig in Israel. As they uncover the many layers of civilization buried under an ancient town going back through caveman-like times and the various people who lived there including the Canaanites, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, through the Crusades and right up to modern day Israel. It’s a historical novel, meaning that most of the characters are fictional, but the general storyline is historically accurate.

Now this is not a book review column, and it has taken me 50 years to read the book since it was published, although I probably would have had a hard time reading

it at age eight. That’s not to say that it was any easier reading it now. The book is more than 1,100 pages long and people who know me have seen me walking around with this tome for over five weeks. Yes, I am a slow reader! And even though Michener was a writer for the masses, I still had to stop and look up some words like “apostasy” and “enmity.” I just don’t use them in everyday language, although now I know that an apostate is someone who abandons their religion. And the feeling of enmity can best be described as a deep-rooted hatred. And that’s probably why I don’t use the words much. But they appear in the book quite a few times. Why you say?

Well, without spoiling the ending, it turns out that the birthplace of the three monotheistic religions and home

to all these folks with different names are really all the same people. Yes, they may speak different dialects, some may have been farmers, others lived in the desert, others in towns, but in essence the earliest men that came from Africa made their way up through the Sinai and to the land between those two great Persian rivers. And along the way populated the rest of the earth. And as they began to understand themselves and the world, they cultivated a relationship with a higher being. The Hindus have a saying, “many paths, one God” and during the millennia that followed, the people of the fertile land of milk and honey discovered the many paths. And have held on to their beliefs.

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The book is fascinating in that it highlights decades and centuries at a clip when all three religions co-existed with each other and did not try to over take the other. Unfortunately, it also highlights those times when some of the religions tried the exact opposite. Those were hard pages to read. The sign of a great book is one that makes you continue to think long after you have finished it. No longer being an apostate (like how I now am able to use that word!) I listened at Mass recently to Old Testament readings and had a better understanding of the times being described because I was better able to recognize the context.

As I hobbled around the streets of Manhattan my eyes became open to the people on the streets and for the first time in a long time I realized what an amazing place this city is. Not because of its great

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 skyscrapers, certainly not because of its politicians, and not because of the NY Knicks, for sure, but because of the people who live and work here. I realized that in New York, we are experiencing one of those historical moments when people are able to live and worship together and without enmity (two for two!). This period of time is similar to those magical periods described by Michener. Yes, there are still atrocities being committed all over, but here in America people walk the streets in safety. That includes all nationalities and religions. I do not see enmity (too much?) practiced here in America because America was founded on a set of principles that has created an environment of respect.

So as we move closer to the presidential election, I hope that as a country we can continue that legacy by electing a fair minded, compassionate, strong individual that a one-day future Michener will describe as America’s golden age.

Page 15 Most people just don’t have the time or patience to sit at steady red light for a complete cycle for no good reason. Not only is it a complete waste of time and energy but it causes pollution and does nothing to increase safety, in fact just the opposite. C’mon DOT get with the program and do your job before someone gets hurt.

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DOT IS TO BLAME Dear Editor: I agree with John Lydon that we should not have to go through red lights on the BCD detour between the Freeway and 108th. I disagree however that the fault lies with the people trying to get on with their lives rather than with the DOT changing those lights to conform to the new traffic pattern. It seems like common sense that the old timing cycle is no longer relevant and should be changed to flashing yellow lights (proceed with caution) or flashing reds (like a stop sign) in all directions.

ROAD HOPES Dear Editor: It is a relief that Beach Channel Drive will be repaired

by National Grid. I don’t know how National Grid is at fixing roads but thank god, EDC, PARKS, and Skanska aren’t fixing the road otherwise it would take five years and cost $400 million. I guess the only thing we better watch out for is our electric bills. Check the surcharges for road repair!

Kenneth Wheeler Send email to Editor@RockawayTimes.com

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

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Mykhael and Gabrielle Mangano have participated in theater productions together as well.

All four have worked extensively with kidsmART, the RAA’s long-running afterschool and summer program.

“We wanted to do a very contemporary art show that targeted younger people, though not exclusively,” Mykhael said.

“Jeremy had said that he wanted to do a music and art show together, too.” Jeremy Mangano said that over the course of the five weeks, different artists from a variety of styles will perform.

“There’s not gonna be one genre. One night will be rock, one night will be just DJs, one night will be hip-hop. On one of the Sundays we want a jazz band to play. Music is a great example of synesthesia,” he said. In addition to music, artist demon-

taught a lesson on Kandinsky to my four year olds,” Greene said.

“They became obsessed with that! I figured if the four year olds could pick it up it might make for some interesting work.” Gabrielle Mangano said that synesthesia is rare and that it’s usually not recognized until later in life. “Kandinsky may be the first artist known to have it.

Kids might not think it’s weird to see a number as blue or view Wednesday as hairy. It’s only when they grow up that they realize not everyone experiences that.”

Fittingly, Noisy Paint Box will be a synthesis of a variety of artistic styles and mediums.

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person to be associated with the neurological phenomenon known as synesthesia, a work with Greek roots roughly meaning “union of the senses.”

“Synesthesia is when a person has a blending of the senses, like seeing a sound or hearing a color,” Gabrielle Mangano said.

Together with her brother, Jeremy and longtime friends and collaborators, Tracey Greene and James Mykhael, Mangano will be curating Noisy Paint Box, a five-week long, multi-medium art exhibition beginning on April 23 at the Rockaway Artists Alliance’s Studio 7 at Fort Tilden. The event’s flyer says that it “will be a representation of artists who produce work with an awareness of how one sense might be perceived by another, creating its own amalgamation, unique to each individual.”

“I’m a preschool teacher and just prior to us deciding on this I

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France uses twelve different time zones, the most of any country in the world.

Edgar Allan Poe's best selling book during his lifetime was 'The Conchologist's First Book,' a textbook he wrote about seashells.

Ancient people of southern Italy were such big partiers, they reportedly banned roosters so the populous would not be woken too early in the morning.

What galls me the most is that swimmers continually complain how they have to walk a block extra this way or that way to get to a swim beach. What about the surfers who have bought houses in the 60s area, they were OK to surf in that area up until this new directive. Now they have to drive or bike to all these other areas in the summertime, not fun.

After many of my calls to the Parks Dept. still not picked up

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or returned, I have to ask, why did you go completely against the direct wishes of these communities who took many, many hours of consultation with you and the Rockaway Beach Surfer’s Association and blatantly ignore them?

Oh, and I’d like to see what fiasco you’ll be creating while you leave the old bulkheads/ wood pilings in the bay area between Beach 60th and Beach 63rd Street.

hippopotamus (Coolidge), and a hyena (Teddy Roosevelt).

Mongooses were introduced to Hawaii to control the invasive rat population. However, rats are nocturnal and mongooses are diurnal. Hawaii now has a problem with both.

41% of all amphibian species are at the brink of extinction.

Lemons are a manmade hybrid of an orange and a citron.

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While most US presidents have had a pet dog while living in the White House other presidential pets have included bear cubs (Jefferson), fighting cocks (Jackson), tiger cubs (Van Buren), a pygmy

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strations, food tastings, and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bazaarâ&#x20AC;? will also be at the exhibit depending on the week.

The group wants to recruit artists who may be unfamiliar with exhibiting their works regardless of age. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We definitely want to get new people in,â&#x20AC;? Mykhael said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve spoken to some people that werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aware of places where they could show their art. This would be great for high school students who want to get into art school but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a portfolio yet.â&#x20AC;? Gabrielle Mangano wants artists to expand their horizons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This can also serve as a jumping point to be inspired from the style in which they always create, to ways in which they havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t created before. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to limit people to any medium or style.

It should be an interpretation of what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sensing.â&#x20AC;?

Greene wants everyone to feel welcome and unintimidated if they are considering submitting a piece for the exhibit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 super open to just about anything. Visual artists obviously, painters, photographers, maybe someone interesting in performance-based art. RAA is a place for emerging and beginning artists and a place for established artists. This is not a formal, get-dressed-up-and-go-to-astiff-gallery opening. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important that any kind of artist can go in there and feel welcome.â&#x20AC;?

Noisy Paint Box is accepting submissions up to March 25. The official entry form can be found on the RAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. There is an entry fee of $35 and artists can submit up to six works, with an additional $10 per piece after that (the entry fee is refunded if the art is not put in the show).

An artist statement and resume is also required. The exhibit has its own Facebook page and Instagram account that will be continuously updated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want something new and exciting for the Rockaway community,â&#x20AC;? Jeremy Mangano said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a chance to do something that hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been done before.â&#x20AC;?

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Continued from Page 13 for better ferry infrastructure for Rockaway. Lew Simon also brought up the $15 million funding procured by Anthony Weiner that is earmarked for the ferry. The EDC said that with that money, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping to build a ferry terminal in Rockaway, but this would require at least $1 million for a study to determine a proper location. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to make sure we have the best place to put it and then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come back to discuss what you would like to see done with the extra funding,â&#x20AC;? Brady said.

The ferry will not be tied to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MetroCard as the MTA plans to phase out the Metrocard at some point. A free shuttle bus to get to the Beach 108th Street ferry stop is part of the plan and shuttle stops are still being discussed, but earlier discussions suggest it will only go as far east as Beach 67th Street, meaning those further downtown would have to take a paid bus or train to get to Beach 108th

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Due to this, some residents suggested that the MTA extend the allotted free transfer time from two hours to three hours, so that those residents wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wind up paying an initial Metrocard fare, the ferry fare, and then another Metrocard fare to connect back to the transit system in Manhattan.

Ferry activist Laura Deckelman asked how the ferry would be marketed, since this would be vital to its success when it starts. The EDC says the chosen operator would be required to market the service, but things like signage and brochures are part of the plan.

The barges for the ferry service are currently being constructed by May Shipyard in Staten Island. An Environmental Impact Study for the citywide system is underway and a draft is expected in late March or early April. Community input meetings will continue as the EDC collects more feedback.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Hey, Knucklehead Is it me or is it me?

This past Saturday while enjoying the sunshine on the boardwalk, the magical spell of the ocean was abruptly broken by a crashing sound of a wannabe skateboarder grinding his board into our very controversial and very expensive boardwalk furniture. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure most of us will probably remember these very controversial and very expensive potential chaise lounges that were scaled back into regular seating to accommodate the desires of the community. What we as a community finally agreed on was a really

cool modern bench style chair, which was made of reclaimed Rockaway boardwalk wood.

Anyway, back to the Banana Head who thought that these very cool reclaimed Rockaway boardwalk wood, modern bench style chairs were specifically put on the boardwalk for his personal enjoyment.

When I heard the first attempt at marring up our boardwalk furniture, I thought, ok here we go, some young kid who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know any better.

Well, when I got closer, midway between his second and third lame attempt at making believe he had a clue on how

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to handle a skateboard, I was shocked that this wannabe skater boy was at least in his mid-to-late 20s!

Me being me, I ran over like a total lunatic telling this dude to stop destroying our backyard, â&#x20AC;&#x153;THIS IS OUR HOME!!!â&#x20AC;?

Of course he uttered back the unthinkable, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I live here too!â&#x20AC;?

Live here too!?!?! Does this give him license to smash his board into anything he wants? Perhaps we should have gone back to his house and ground our skateboards into his big screen TV or the side of his car?

Of course thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more.

This wannabe skateboarderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s selfishness was being captured on a cell phone camera. I thought, oh cool, here is a good citizen documenting this spoiled brats actions.

Maybe sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll give it to the local papers or the police. I was so wrong! Once I finished my little tirade the wannabe skaterboy and camerawoman walked off together, yes together, obviously condoning the Banana Headâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quite embarrassing behavior.

Now donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me wrong, in no way am I against skateboarding! Quite the contrary, my tirade went on with my own skateboard in hand. As a matter of fact, as fate would have it, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;camerawomanâ&#x20AC;? sat in the audience less that 20 feet from me two nights before at the Parks committee meeting for CB14 as I strongly advocated for modifications of safety for the new future skate park.

I have fought as hard as anyone on the Community Board to get the new skate park rebuilt as soon as possible.

I think a lot of new arrivals that are living on the peninsula, especially those who are young, have no clue what we had before and what a mess our boardwalk once was before it was washed away.

Moral of the story: there was a past, there is a past and there will be a past! We need to preserve our present, because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure somewhere in the future Camerawoman and Skater boy will need a place to sit.

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Unlike the stock market, that can rise to meteoric bull market highs or fall to life-altering lows virtually overnight, the real estate market offers shelter to homeowners and investors in more ways than one. Traditional real estate remains the most tried and true investment for everyone, a sort of ‘forced’ savings account with numerous ways to grow the investment.

Owners can gain equity by paying down their mortgage; with renovations and alterations to the property and appreciation as home values rise, particularly if they can buy low and sell high. For the savvy investor, venturing into buying marginal properties can result in a big payday after the home is ‘fixed and flipped’ or alternately, held and rented out for an income flow.

So how does this affect our home values in Rockaway you may ask? While we have not yet reached the peak prices of 2006, low interest rates and a tight supply of properties for sale are the main reasons for the increase in home prices both nationally and locally. In 2015, our team of agents at Rockaway Properties worked with sellers, buyers and investors in all price ranges. In every instance, we found that having inside knowledge of market value is crucial to the process.

With the popularity of TV shows such as HGTV and the proliferation of online real estate sites, today’s buyers are more educated than ever. But nothing can match the first hand knowledge of a good agent who is familiar with the inventory of properties in a particular area. Buyers want a quick response to inquiries, real time information and often an agent who can show a property on very short notice. At Rockaway Properties our team of 10 experienced agents can accomplish this as we work together with a common goal of giving the best service possible. Our team approach is unique to the area and a large part of the success we continue to have.

There is always an agent available to answer questions or show a property, 7 days a week and an office with a full time administrative assistant who can streamline the process.

When a homeowner is thinking about selling their home, it is imperative to give the most accurate, honest opinion of value. We do this by utilizing the most recent comparable sales on hand and conducting an in depth examination of each property that has sold, taking into account location, condition and amenities. Armed with our knowledge of what makes each home in Rockaway unique, we get sellers the highest prices possible and defend that price when appraisal time comes into play. Our agents closed an unbelievable 93 properties in 2015 and have already closed 10 homes in 2016 and have another 27 homes in contract. These results from one agency have never been seen in Rockaway and clearly, our team approach works wonders for sellers and buyers alike!

Our Rockaway Property agents Lisa, Barbara, Nia, Melissa, Colleen, Ariana, Gail, Joe, Alla and Jenny all live and own homes in the neighborhoods of Rockaway, so naturally, we have a vested interest in seeing our collective property values rise and our neighborhoods remain healthy, vibrant and of course, Rockaway strong!

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Ask the DOC

By Peter Galvin, MD

Beware HTN High blood pressure, or hypertension (HTN), is one of the most common human diseases. The risk increases as we age and is more common in men during middle age.

In terms of risk women tend to catch up to men by age 65.

It is more prevalent in black people, often developing at an earlier age than in white people. The reason for this is not entirely clear but is thought to be related to levels of certain kidney hormones. It also tends to run in families. It is known as the silent killer as symptoms only appear late in the disease.

Sooner or later nearly everyone will develop HTN. As you know, blood pressure is measured with a cuff around the upper arm. The top number, or systolic, is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats. The bottom number, or diastolic, is the arterial pressure during the resting phase of the heart. It is important to use a properly-fitting cuff. If a cuff that is too small for the arm is used the reading will be artificially higher. You can measure your pressure yourself at home using a home monitor. I often suggest to patients that if they use a home monitor they need to bring it during an office visit to be sure it is accurate. Upper arm cuffs tend to be more accurate than wrist cuffs. If you use a monitor in a pharmacy be sure the cuff fits your arm properly.

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DISHING THE DIRT Water News from Around the State

By Valerie Dare

On Thursday, February 18, Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled his plan to combat water pollution in New York. This came just days after the Environmental Protection Agency warned New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire that their current efforts to reduce nitrogen levels in the Long Island Sound are not enough.

These states have been ordered to not only continue to upgrade their waste treatment plants, but to focus on other problems such as loss of eel grass beds, which affect the bays and coasts of the Sound, and algal blooms. Eelgrass creates a complex underwater habitat, which acts as refuge and feeding ground for many animals and is particularly valuable as nursery

habitat. The economic value of eelgrass habitat is demonstrated by the abundance and diversity of commercially and recreationally important species, such as summer flounder, winter flounder, weakfish, blue crabs, bay scallops, lobsters, striped bass, and blue mussels (to name a few), that require eelgrass for their survival. Many other species (e.g., sea anemones, shrimps, worms, snails, etc.) that live in eelgrass habitat are important parts of the diet of commercially valuable species.

Birds, specifically waterfowl, feed extensively and at times exclusively in eelgrass beds because of the diversity and abundance of prey species in this productive habitat.

Eelgrass also helps prevent erosion and maintain shoreline stability by anchoring seafloor sediment with its

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Its leaves, floating in the water column, slow water flow, which promotes deposition of suspended particles and stabilization of sediments. In addition, eelgrass filters pollutants such as nutrients from the water column. This, in turn, increases primary productivity through increased photosynthesis in clearer water. Specifically, shoreline erosion caused by storms and wave energy is substantially lessened in areas with productive eelgrass beds and thus protects adjacent coastal properties.

An overabundance of nitrogen in waterways leads to increased algal blooms that suck out the oxygen and lead to the death of local fish and shellfish. Harmful algal blooms are overgrowths of algae in water. Some produce dangerous toxins in fresh or marine water but even nontoxic blooms hurt the environment and local economies.

To this end, Governor Cuomo will pledge $5.7 million to a study on managing Long Island’s groundwater. The study, which will be done in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey and Nassau and Suffolk Counties, will examine saltwater intrusion, surface water impacts, contaminant transport and sustainable yield as well as the issues already noted.

The state would also create a “Water Quality Rapid Response Team.” This team would operate throughout the state, addressing concerns raised by citizens in a timely manner. It would be charged with identifying and developing plans to address critical drinking water concerns, as well as groundwater and surface water contamination problems, and would draft a comprehensive plan of action to present to the governor.

Last year, after 14 years of delay, Northrop Grumman Corp. finally signed a state

cleanup plan and agreed to take responsibility for removing toxins from a Bethpage groundwater plume that traces its roots back to decades-old contaminants from aviation, weapons and space exploration manufacturing.

The state will now study samples from the Northrop Grumman Plume to identify sources of contamination. It will also partner with the U.S. Geological Survey to conduct a comprehensive ground water survey to ensure Long Island’s drinking water is protected and properly managed.

For the third item in his plan, Cuomo has directed the Department of Environmental Conservation to propose draft regulations for mulch facilities. These new stipulations, which the DEC will open for public comment, will require facilities to institute water runoff management measures to protect groundwater and place restrictions on pile size and storage to reduce the risk of fires, odor and dust.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Something New with Old Doors

By Artie Wallace

Have you ever looked at an old wood door and felt there was just something about it that drew your attention? Whether it was the way the paint was worn, the way the stain was weathered or something else, for some reason you just liked it. Here are just a few ideas on how you can give that old door a new life. Let’s focus on making it into a table.

The frame can easily be made using four 4 by 4’s cut to the same length for the legs and 2 by 3’s cut to fit between the legs. If you’re looking for a finished look, you can add 1 by 3’s or molding around the frame.

When done, attach your door to the frame.

Here is where you can get creative. There are many ways to fin-

ish the top. I cover a few to give you ideas but remember you’re only limited by your creativeness.

For a finished look you will want to sand down the raised part of the door and stain or sand to your liking. For a more rustic look, leave the raised part as is.

Using tile: You can tile the panels of the door using 1” by 1” tiles and grout with a color of your choice. Using glass tiles would also be a nice touch.

Using glass: You can cut out the panels of your door and have glass cut to fit into the openings.

Be sure to use safety glass and you may need to add some wood to the underside of the door to support your glass. You can also have a full glass top cut to fit the entire area of the door.

Recessed center: If you’re lucky enough to have found an

old door with small panels, you can recess the center panel.

Simply cut out the center panel and from the underside frame it out using 2 by 3’s and a piece of plywood. This will allow a place for a centerpiece or to put the condiments. If you’re using your table outdoors, this could be made into a planter.

Once your top is completed, be sure to coat your entire table with a clear coat (automotive clear coat works great). You may

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Tables are just one of many things you can make using old doors. If you’re interested in seeing future articles on making things like shelves, lawn (and indoor) furniture or more, email me at the address below and tell me what you would like to see.

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Blocks of the Rock: Beach 131st Street

By Dylan Watton

Every year on July 4th at 10 a.m. sharp, a convertible rides up Beach 131st Street blaring “God Bless America” and other American anthems as it moves towards the ocean white with foam. Neighborhood kids lead and trail the car on their preferred manual mode of transportation while the adults celebrate the spirit of America with Budweiser and Betsy Ross’ baby in tow. Just a couple of months later, many of these same folks will celebrate the unofficial end of summer on Labor Day Weekend with a beach party, connecting with friends from in and around the peninsula for one last hurrah.

Beach 131st Street is right in the heart of Belle Harbor, just two blocks from the neighborhood’s commercial center and three blocks from its main public school. As is typical for blocks in the area, homes stretch from bay to beach with house numbers beginning in the 500s and ending close to double digits.

Homeowners on this block seem to favor large homes, especially as one walks closer towards the beach. A row of three houses on the beach block have the exact same look—slanted roof with the second-floor windows jutting out, the only thing differentiating them being the distinct color patterns.

Beth-Anne Waytowich, who co-owns the End of the A boutique on Beach 129th Street, moved to the block from Beach 113th Street as a youngster and has remained ever since.

“When I was little I just remember always having friends on the block,” she said. “A lot of people I knew when I was little I still know now. My brother always had friends to play with too.”

She described her neighbors as warm and inviting. “It’s always a welcoming block even for people who didn’t have kids. There have always been birthday beach parties and BBQs, and it’s that same way today. Even when new people move in they’re invited.

It’s been an open door policy as long as I can remember.”

Fred Kimball has been on the block for 20 years. “The neighbors are great. Being on the beach block is always a plus, except during Sandy. There were a lot of children on the block for my kids to play with. New families are moving in with even more kids. Good to say that there is rebirth all the time.”

The matriarch of Beach 131st is certainly Patricia Roberts, who has lived there for 50 years.

Kimball referred to Roberts’ late husband Walter as “the de facto mayor of the block.” Roberts, who at 91 is a lifelong Rockaway resident, said they moved to the block on the recommendation of a few friends already there.

“We walked in to the house and looked out the window and said ‘This is for us.’ We’re the second house from the beach so we have a view of it.”

Kimball and Waytowich both love the annual July 4th parade.

Each credited Hank Iori, president of the Belle Harbor Property Owner’s Association and a Community Board 14 member, for coming up with the idea and

coining it the Rag Tag Parade.

“When it first started I was probably 13,” Waytowich said. “My grandpa was always the ‘Head Marshal’ because he was in the Coast Guard. Basically there’s usually a person who has a staff and a big hat. The kids are in front on bikes, scooters, and skateboards. They can invite whoever they want to come. A lot of people have breakfast parties beforehand. There are baby carriages all decked out.”

Kimball said that the parade was used as a way to thank residents for their contributions.

“There’s usually recognition for someone on the block for their efforts to improve it. Before the storm a neighbor had donated a flagpole and fixed up the end of the block.” He did admit, however, that he enjoyed the Labor Day beach party a bit more. “It’s not just this block, there are multiple ones, about three or four in a row that all chip in, it’s always fun. We used to have block parties too but that was mostly when our kids were younger. We’ll see if the new families pick that up.”

Beach 131st Street gained national coverage when Flight 587 crashed on November 12, 2001.

Five people on the ground died along with everybody on board.

“It was very scary,” Waytowich said. “I remember hearing it and all of sudden everyone was like ‘What was that?’ It’s not a sound you hear every day. Everyone

just ran down the block even though we probably shouldn’t have. There was huge black smoke that covered that whole second block.”

The block also suffered significant Sandy damage. “Our house was trashed, the two porches came down, along with the garage and all the cement around the house, and my basement.

There were a lot of things going on. It took a couple of years of getting back on our feet,” Roberts said. “Thank God for our neighbors because they all came together sharing generators, pumps, sharing info,” Waytowich said. “People from Manhattan were sending them info they were getting. We would have meetings every other day because we have a few much older people that couldn’t get out.”

Roberts found some positivity that came from the storm, however. “There’s a beautiful house being built right next to me. It’s like a hotel, they’ll be moving in probably by the summer.” Aside from the storm the neighbors said that the people

have changed frequently but the block’s character has remained intact. “It’s interesting because I’ve seen a lot of the older people that passed away, their kids moved into those houses.

They’re really not new neighbors, just new to the block. A lot more little kids on the block in the last few years,” Waytowich said. Kimball agreed saying “Out with old and in with the new, really. Older people retire and move away. It’s just like a renaissance all the time. It always changes but pretty much stays the same.”

If you’d like your block to be featured in a future article contact the author at dylan@rockawaytimes.com.

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Women of Rockaway: Bridget Scala of All Seasons Fitness Studio

By Katie McFadden

Who runs the peninsula?

Women. A large number of local businesses and organizations are owned and operated by females, or female co-owners. And they deserve recognition. As part of an ongoing series, the Rockaway Times is profiling local female entrepreneurs each week. This week is Bridget Scala, owner of All Seasons Fitness Studio.

Looking for a full mind-body connection? Take a few moments out of your day to focus on your health and wellness at All Seasons Fitness Studio (181 Beach 116th Street). The serene studio has offered a variety of fitness classes since Rockaway resident Bridget Scala opened it in January 2013. If you’re not into intense workouts, All Seasons Fitness is the place to go. The studio offers classes like yoga, Pilates, Zumba, kickboxing, the unique Surfset fitness and a class called Melt, which Scala calls a “self-care technique using self-massage to alleviate and prevent chronic pain.” The studio also offers meditation and occasional mind-body retreats to the Hamptons. Scala teaches a variety of classes herself, including yoga, Pilates and Melt, and she’s joined by a staff that includes Miriam Mieles and Brianne Rogers, who teach Zumba, Marianne Caruso, who teaches Surfset, Kevin Campbell, who teaches yoga and human movement, Brenda McInnes, who teaches a variety of yoga including kids yoga, and Cathy Dewes, who teaches yoga and restorative workshops. Tana Hickey is also a member of the All Seasons team and is an integral part of the day-to-day operations.

After dealing with health issues as a kid, Scala found relief with exercises like yoga. It quickly became a passion of hers and in 2008 she became certified to teach it. She pre-

viously worked at Shape Up Ladies Fitness and in 2009, Scala started All Seasons Retreat and Spa with a friend.

They would offer weekend fitness and meditation getaways to the Hamptons as part of the retreat. Scala taught yoga and Pilates at Shape Up until it closed down in 2012 due to Hurricane Sandy. “Once we realized Shape Up wasn’t going to reopen, all of the teachers and students wanted a place like that to go to, so that’s kind of how we started. I was fine working at another studio, but we opened All Seasons Fitness Studio as a continuation of what we had,” Scala explained. “Overall holistic wellness has been my crusade since I was in my 20s and I just love it. A lot of my friends were so bummed by missing that sense of community at a place to go that we all liked and we wanted to get back to what we liked to do, so we opened the studio because of all of that passion.”

All Seasons Fitness Studio started out on a limited basis in January 2013 as Scala subleased the second floor Beach 116th Street studio space from Mrs. Elaine’s Dance Studio. Once Mrs. Elaine’s moved to a larger lo-

cation, All Seasons took over the studio completely in July 2014 and was able to offer more classes.

Scala says she had never planned to open a fitness studio, but there was a demand for it after Sandy. “I never expected to be in this business. If it weren’t for Sandy, I probably wouldn’t have opened my own studio.

There were a lot of naysayers because there are so many places in Rockaway that offer fitness classes, but I felt compelled because of the emotional support of the people that told me to keep going,” Scala said.

With previous business experience, Scala had an idea of what she was getting into.

“I owned my first business in my early 20s when I had a cart in the mall and I sold supplements. I was eventually bought out, so I started working in insurance and investments in 2000,” she said.

Scala still works as an independent representative for Invest Financial, where she does financial planning for individual clients. “I like investment and insurance, but it’s not my passion,” she said.

So she pursued something she loved. “In 2008, I had this revelation and felt this strong calling to teach yoga, so I got certified just to enhance my own yoga practice, but then I started teaching at Shape Up,” she said.

All Seasons isn’t just a place where Scala can put her passion to practice. She is open to others using the space to share their own interests. “Other people are welcome to use the space for whatever their passion is. If someone has something they really want to use the space for and it goes along with the philosophy of self-improvement, we have this open space for people to come share it,” she said.

For example, when the previous location for Surfset

fitness closed, instructor Marianne Caruso was able to continue it at All Seasons.

“My employees have their own passions and they’re able to practice them here,” Scala said.

For Scala, the most rewarding part of her job is seeing the changes within her clients. “I love seeing them improve physically and wanting to keep coming back. People will come here for the first time and they can barely do half of the exercises and then they start to do that and more. I see really positive changes in people,” she said.

The business also comes with its challenges. “Anytime you’re selling anything other than food or alcohol, you have to keep people motivated. I have a core crew of people that are dedicated, but you constantly have to keep people engaged,” she said.

Scala says she is hoping for All Seasons Fitness Studio to expand. “I would like to offer more classes. We’re always looking for fitness professionals who would love to share their passion. I’d also like to offer more kid’s classes because getting them involved in yoga and mindfulness at a young age is important, so it can become a part of their lives. We’d also like to offer more meditation classes and different workshops,” she said.

For those looking to start their own business, Scala says, “make sure you have enough financial backing to keep the business open and still live a comfortable lifestyle. Be prepared to work very hard, but if you’re doing something you love, you’re not really working,” she said.

All Seasons Fitness Studio is open seven days a week. More information about classes and retreats can be found at www. retreatandspa.com. The studio can also be reached by calling 347-921-2425.

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Time In The Box Being born in the predominantly Irish enclave of Woodside, Queens back in 1950 it was preordained that I would be packed off to St. Sebastian Grammar School on 58th street to receive a Catholic education at the hands of a secret society of women known as the Sisters of Charity.

Back in the 1950’s there was no such thing as Pre-K or kindergarten offered by St. Sebastian Parish, so school was kind of a “let’s throw the kid in the deep end of the pool” kind of thing. One morning my parents simply appeared in the bedroom, tossed me out of bed, dressed me in black shoes, dark slacks, a white shirt replete with a clip-on tie and after combing my hair with a liberal amount of Vitalis hair tonic, dragged me kicking and screaming out of the house to be deposited at the school’s entrance where an elderly woman wearing what appeared to be a penguin costume marched me away to my first grade classroom to start my eight year sentence.

As good little Catholic students we were all expected to attend Mass and receive communion each Sunday at 9 am where attendance would be taken by a designated member of the Secret Society of the Sisters of Charity. We could only receive Holy Communion if we were in what the good nuns referred to as a “state of grace” and in order to ensure we all remained in a “state of grace,” all students were required to go to confession each week. Each Friday we would be ushered into the school chapel

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 and herded into a pew (a medieval torture device still found in Catholic churches) and kneel while awaiting our turn in the “box,” also known as the confessional. To pass the time we amused ourselves by timing how many minutes a student would spend inside the “box” confessing his or her sins. In our minds the longer one spent in the “box,” the more sinful the student, although we did make allowances for Tommy Maloney who had a really bad speech impediment. Average time in and out of the box was somewhere around two minutes.

The fastest time in and out of the box was held by Gerald Cutler, but I think that had to do more with his hygiene issues than sinful acts.

When your turn came, you would walk over to the “box,” step inside the tiny, dark, compartment closing the door behind you and, once again, kneel until the priest announced his presence by sliding open the grate separating his compartment from yours. When the grate opened it was your cue to begin your confession which always started with “Bless me Father, it has been seven days since my last confession….” at which point you would then regale the priest with a litany of all the sins you managed to commit in the past week. It did not take long for me to get this whole confession thing down to a science making my average time in and out of the box under a minute and a half. I always opened with “several impure thoughts,” which I knew would make the nuns happy because that’s all they ever harped about. I would follow up with a little “parental disrespect” and close with “several lies told to my family and friends.” (Note: I always kept my admitted transgressions somewhat tame unlike Tommy Costello who uttered something about coveting his neighbor’s wife, which resulted in a parent/principal conference which was talked about for years afterward!) Inevitably the priest would nod approvingly and then tell me that my penance would be to recite several prayers and then dismiss me to walk to the front of the church where I would have to kneel at the altar (yeah… lots of kneeling at St. Sebastian) and recite the required number of prayers, which would guarantee me a clean slate (aka “state of grace”) for the next Sunday Mass.

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BLUE & CLASSIC COUNTRY All Seasons Fitness 181 Beach 116th Street Line dance party! Live music, $20

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St. Camillus / St. Virgilius:

ANOTHER GREAT YEAR OF BASKETBALL

By Bill Swensen

Another successful St. Camillus / St. Virgilius basketball season ended recently. The league runs from mid-November through early February. We have two main programs. One is the Mini basketball program which is divided into two divisions: kindergarten – 1st grade and children in the 2nd grade. The second main program includes several divisions with girls and boys from the 3rd grade to the 8th grade. All together we have over 260 players participating in these leagues.

Let’s start with the K-1 program.

It is a wonderful program that is tremendous fun for everyone involved. Children at this age can re- Senior Boys Champs ally teach us all a lesson about how the game should be played. They play hard, but they never lose the joy that should come along with playing the game. If you come and watch these children play you will find yourself continually sitting there and smiling. The crowd is loud and excited and cheers for everyone. Whenever a player scores, it seems like the first thing Girls Champions

Senior Boys Champs they all do is look over to the sidelines to find their family members to share the excitement of the moment. It’s wonderful to watch. Nobody cares about the score. They just want the kids to learn, and mostly to have fun.

Setting up a unique division for only the second graders was implemented for the first time this year, and was the brainchild of Jill Palisi who runs the Mini’s. It turned out to be a great idea. The second graders played using the regulation baskets (K-1 use the 8 foot baskets) and in their games

the score was kept. The children in this program got to play against children of their own age and ability and they really benefited. They were able to really learn the game and be more prepared when they move up next year into our older league.

This year, as always, we ended the year with our Mini Olympics which were held on 2/13. This is probably the best day of the entire year. For the K-1 division several games are set up at different stations throughout the gym. The games at each station incorporate

2nd Grade Champs shooting, dribbling, and passing skills. Each team goes to each station and gives it their best. The gym is packed with parents and other fans cheering on all the children and constantly encouraging them.

At the end of the day everyone is a winner, and all the children receive trophies to commemorate their achievements for the year.

Awards are also given out for the three teams that finish in the top three spots, and for the individual high scorers. For the 2nd grade division we actually held playoffs, and they couldn’t have turned out better. The championship game ended up going into overtime with the winner sneaking out a victory by only two points.

Very special thanks need to go to Jill Palisi. Without her there could not have been a league. She takes her responsibility for this program very seriously. She was in the gym every Saturday morning for about five hours. She is totally enthusiastic about the program and, as I stated before, is constantly instituting changes to make the program better.

In our league for 3rd -8th grade we held our championship night

on Wednesday 2/10. This is an exciting night that culminates a year that is truly special. This year we had: a Junior Girls division with girls from the 3rd to the 5th grade (next year we are hoping to bring back our Senior Girls league with players from the 6th to the 8th grade); a Junior Boys league with players from the 3rd to the 5th grade; and a Senior Boys league with players from the 6th to the 8th grade. The competition in these leagues is tremendous. We have players with all different skill levels, and we have crowds coming down for all these games cheering the players on.

One thing that is important to note is that it is a main focus of this league to ensure that all players get their fair share of playing time, and get to experience the fun of being on the court. Finals night did not disappoint. Every game was competitive, and everyone who participated that night should be very proud of their efforts.

Thank you to all the coaches who volunteered their time to help teach the children of our community about basketball, and some of the important life lessons that are also learned by playing a team game. A special thank you to the director of our girls’ league, Nancy Dalton. She stepped up big time this year in allowing us to get our girls league going again. Also a very special thank you needs to go out to Calvin Stanley who is at the gym two nights every week for about four hours a night. It is

Mini Olympic High Scorers his dedication to this league that makes the league possible. Finally, the last thank you always goes to Father Ahlemeyer. He is the foundation of the program and without his consistent enthusiastic support we would not have the ability to provide this wonderful experience to all of these children.

Well that’s it for this year. Hope to see you all again next year.

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By Dylan Watton

Periodically Rockaway Times reporter Dylan Watton will venture out to the boardwalk and get the opinions of Rockaway residents on a random question. This week’s question is: Which musician would most want to bring back from the dead?

Yves Montand. He was a French version of Frank Sinatra. So sexy.

I’d bring back Paul Robeson. He had a good voice and he had You always have to go with the politics that we need today.

—Maguy and Peter Bronson King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

There’s everything he brought to the table, he wasn’t only the most talented performer or singer. He went too early, we didn’t know what else he could have produced.

—Joel Romeo

I’m young but I like the old music. I’d say Sinatra. Along the lines of talent and voices nobody can match what he did today.

—Kevin Donohue

James Brown. He was the Godfather of Soul! I secretly wanted to be him when I was younger.

—Steven Johnson

The Notorious B.I.G. I’m a New Yorker, that’s one reason.

I’ve always liked him lyrically.

He was taken out in his prime, I would want to see how he ended up after all of this.

—Eric Fuentes

Jimi Hendrix. It’s because of his talent and he was such a good guitar player. I don’t remember the names of any of his songs right now but he was great!

—Alina Rek

Jesus Christ. He could do everything! At my church [House on the Rock] the best part is always the music.

That’s what’s missing in Heaven. John Lennon sung about peace, shouldn’t we feel that here too?

—Frank Thomas

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Kind, compassionate, spiritual and non-judgmental. Before spiritual was popular she was living the spiritual life. It was her spirituality that gave her the strength to take one day at a time and leave the past behind.

My mom, was from County Sligo, Ireland. At the young age of 10 she lost her mom and became the head of her household raising her siblings, Walter and Helen. Her education was life itself. She was brilliant with no formal training but lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experiences. She was a simple woman who was honest, hard working and beautiful inside and outside. Imagine raising a family at age 10 and doing it well. She had a big heart and was connected to her anam cara (soul friend).

In 1958 she decided to immigrate to the United States with my dad, Alexander, and my oldest brother Patrick. They came via ship and landed in Brooklyn. Her sister Helen had already immigrated to New York and my mom wanted to be close to her. I have never seen such a bond between sisters as my mom and Aunt Helen. Every

day they spoke on the phone for hours and spent hours in Prospect Park with their children. Thank God there were no cell phones back then. Life in America would prove to be the best decision my parents ever made. They would start their own family, raising seven children.

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SFDS Basketball Round-up

The 5th Grade winning team: Coach Randy Neiswenter, Assistant Coach Kaitlin Neiswenter(not pic); kneeling left to right Erin Neiswenter, Tess Howley, Lauren Turbidy, standing left to right Nancy Mc Dade, Casey Heyman, Kelsey Price, Hannah Mills, Caleigh Murphy, and Lauren Dean; Lilly O’Neil, Kristin McDonald and Natalie Dicapuao (missing from pic).

The St. Francis DeSales Novice girls basketball team defeated St. Stan’s of Maspeth in a well played nail biter of a game to capture the Brooklyn Queens Diocesan Championship on Sunday. The 3-point win was a fitting conclusion to four hard fought playoff victories by a combined total of 15 points.

Casey Heyman (averaged 10pts a game in the playoffs) and

Catherine Dean (whose spike of a block shot led her to two quick baskets in the 4th) led the way offensively. Tess Howley, Hannah Mills, and the always-smiling “we are going to win this” Lauren Tubridy never stopped running on the more than spacious high school court.

Erin Neiswenter and Kelsie Price stabilized the front of a

smothering zone defense and Caroline Gifford, Olivia Stack Caleigh Murphy and Nancy and Corrine Connolly.

The coaches Grace Leahy McDade both played crucial ‘D’ late in the game. Natalie, Lily, and John Moran couldn’t be and Kristen were missed and any prouder of the team of all will be back as the girls con- the hard work and dedication clude their fabulous 2015-16 this team showed all year. season record of 24-2 at our home Peggy Boyle Tournament.

And congratulations are in order to the 2016 St Francis de Sales 7th grade girls CYO Champions.

They had a great year led by the great guard play of Chloe Murphy, Brooke Leahy, Hannah Brown, Tori Mullen and Nicole Moran.

All the hard work 7th grade squad (Pictured kneeling left to right - Lauren Dean, Olivia Stack, Caroline Gifford Picdown low that tured Standing left to right - Brooke Leahy, Tori proved pivotal Mullen, Corrine Connolly, Chole Murphy, Nicole all year was led Moran and Hannah Brown. Coaches - Grace

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TRACK REPORT ROCKAWAY SHINES AT FAMED EVENT Saturday February 20 was a glorious day for Rockaway in the 109th running of the Millrose Games at the New Balance Armory Track and Field Center in Washington Heights.

The premier Indoor Track meet in the United States has been the stage for some of Track & Field’s most memorable moments.

After nearly 100 years at Madison Square Garden, the Games moved to the Armory in 2012 where the atmosphere is more intense with 4000 diehard fans directly on top of the action. The meet mixes events for Masters, Club, College, and High School athletes, and Young Runners, in addition to the Professionals who make this a stop on their tour as they point towards the Olympics.

For Rockaway, the day began inauspiciously with the PSAL 4 x 200 relay. The Far Rockaway HS team of Isaac Charles, Isaiah Charles, Aaron Paul, and Kenrick Sultan had qualified with a time of 1:33.06 earlier in the season and went in with a good shot at the title.

During the second leg, they caught the heel of another runner and fell to the floor. It would be nearly impossible to win, but with great determination and courage, they finished out the race in a very respectable 1:36.40. Many exciting races followed including the New Balance Girls High School mile and the Armory Invitational Mile during which Drew Hunter of Virginia broke his own National High School Indoor Mile record in a time of 3:57.81.

It was then time for the George T. Eastment CHSAA 4 x 800 relay. Alex Goldberg and his Archbishop Molloy teammates had been pointing toward this moment all season, setting the early season standard for NY State at the Loughlin Games in December, and then lowering their time at the Millrose Trials in January. Kieran Rock led off and passed off the baton to Andrew Garabito with Molloy in 4th place. Garabito

Kerri Gallagher heads for the finish. bided his time before surging on the 4th lap and handing off to Goldberg in a dead heat with St. Peter’s, a few seconds behind St. Anthony’s. As St Peter’s went to pass St. Anthony on the outside, Alex passed both on the inside to give Molloy the lead. Michael Reddy then ran the anchor leg, holding off a charge from St. Joseph By the Sea, as Molloy took the trophy by .31 seconds in 7:55.57. It was Molloy’s first Millrose championship in 30 years, as well as the 5th fastest winning time in the history of the event, and 5th fastest time in the United States this year. Molloy will now go on to the National Indoor Championships on March 12.

Immediately following the CHSAA race at 4 PM, NBC Sports began its live coverage

Alex Goldberg flies in relay.

of the event. More fantastic finishes continued and then it was time for the Wanamaker Women’s Mile. Among a family of outstanding runners, Kerri Gallagher is the standard bearer, and Rockaway’s most accomplished Track and Field athlete. After record setting careers at Bishop Kearney HS under coach John Lovett, and then at Fordham University, Kerri has gone onto even greater heights under the tutelage of former US Olympian Matt Centrowitz. Gallagher represented Team USA at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, and now has her sights set on the 2016 Olympics in Rio. The Wanamaker field was strong, including her USA teammate Shannon Rowbury. Rowbury went to the front early, while Gallagher hung back in the

pack. With 400 meters to go, she began to make her move and with 200 to go, Sections 409 and 410 of the Armory rose to spur her further on. She poured it on but Rowbury did not fade and Gallagher took a very satisfying 2nd, lowering her PR in the mile to 4:26.18, less than 2 seconds behind Rowbury. It was the 7th fastest mile ever run indoors by a US woman. Her road to Rio continues with the US Olympic Trials at the University of Oregon circled in red on her July calendar.

The Millrose then concluded with its signature event, the Wanamaker Mile. Matthew Centrowitz,Jr. has followed in his father’s footsteps, but has accomplished something his father never did, winning the Rockapulco Run, and has been adopted by Rockaway ever since. Matthew has silver and bronze medals in the 1500 meters at the World Championships, and is looking to medal for Team USA in Rio after taking 4th in the 2012 Olympics in London. With two Wanamaker championships in his pocket already, Saturday would be for the hat trick.

Changing strategy after feeling under the weather in the morning, Centrowitz held back as his main competitor, Nick Willis of New Zealand, went to the front. Shortly before the bell for the closing lap, Matthew made his move, and held on for his third Wanamaker Cup in a Millrose meet record of 3:50.63.

Editor’s note: For those now in the mood for a run there is an event just ahead: On Saturday, March 5 at 10 a.m. – there is The Parade Day 5K. The prerace packet pick up and race day registration is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at Community House on Beach 102 St. and Rockaway Beach Blvd. All runners will receive Irish Soda Bead, Meghan’s Magic Cookies, hats and tote bags. Awards and refreshments after the run at Community House. Sign up at www.rockapulcorun.com

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